Mulling Spice Mix For Cider or Wine
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chopped dried orange peel*
- 1/4 cup chopped dried lemon peel*
- 3 sticks cinnamon, roughly broken
- 2 tablespoons ground nutmeg
- 6 whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon cardamom pods
- 1 tablespoon allspice berries
- 1/2 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
- 2 whole star anise (optional)
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients together and store in an airtight tin or a tightly closed glass jar or sealed bag.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the mulling spice mix per 1/2 gallon of apple cider or wine before you warm it. Strain before serving, or you can use a spice bag to hold the spices while they simmer. Garnish with star anise, cinnamon sticks, and/or fresh orange slices.
- It also makes a nice housewarming or dinner gift. Double or triple the mixture and pack it in decorative glass jars and add a festive ribbon.
Notes
*To dry your own orange and lemon peel, try this technique:
Zest and peel fruit. Cut peels into very thin strips possible. Distribute zest and peels evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in a 200ºF preheated oven until they are dry, 60 to 75 minutes. Let cool completely before adding to the spice mixture.